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Hamilton - Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology
The McMaster Diagnostic and Clinical Pathology (DCP)/General Pathology Program has a stellar reputation for graduating residents who are valued for the depth of skill and expertise they provide. The program offers an organized, flexible curriculum tailored to each resident's needs, with a cohesive resident group, responsive program administration, and dedicated faculty.
- Program ID
- 29738
- Quota
- 1 positions
- Stream
- IMG
- Program Length
- 5 years
- Last Approved
- October 8, 2025
- Last Updated
- December 3, 2025
- Avg. Applications (5 yrs)
- 51 - 200
- Avg. Interview Rate
- 0 - 25 %
Teaching Philosophy
Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) focusing on achievement of outcomes using the CanMEDS framework, with training divided into four stages: Transition to Discipline, Foundations of Discipline, Core of Discipline, and Transition to Practice.
Training Setting
Integrated program across 4 main hospital sites in Hamilton: McMaster University Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Center, and Hamilton General Hospital.
- Academic coaches for each resident
- Mentorship program
- Digital Pathology sign-out opportunities
- Mandatory academic half days
- Journal clubs
- Interesting slide review rounds
- Transfusion Medicine Boot Camp
- Career development sessions
- Research funding opportunities
- Flexible curriculum tailored to individual resident needs
- Comprehensive laboratory services
- Strong academic and research support
- Multiple training sites with diverse expertise
- Extensive resident support systems
Residents have access to the Pathology and Molecular Medicine Department Resident Research Grant and multiple other grants through hospital services, McMaster, and the Royal College.
- St. Joseph's Healthcare
- Hamilton Health Sciences
- McMaster University Medical Center
- St. Joseph's Hospital
- Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Center
- Hamilton General Hospital
Interview Dates
- February 5, 2026
- February 6, 2026
- CV
- Electives
- MCCQE Part I exam
- NAC exam
- Extra-curricular activities
- Leadership skills
- Personal letter
- Reference letters
- Research/Publications
Ontario provincial salaries
Salary Progression (5-Year Program)
Starting Salary
$73,367
PGY-1
Maximum Salary
$98,567
PGY-5
Benefits & Perks
Compensation data is province-wide and may vary by institution. Please verify with individual programs. Data sourced from CARMS.
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Data Source: This information is aggregated from publicly available sources. Last updated on 12/3/2025. Always verify details with the official program page.